Reborn in the Hong Kong entertainment industry in the 1980s

Then--

"Cut! Xiong Caiwei! Don't look at those clothes, look at the camera! The camera is here! And Yilan! Your posture is wrong, be more alert, let's do it again!"

"Cut! Xiong Caiwei, smile! Smile! Every shot of you has to show you smiling. Yuan An'er is cold, Yi Lan is cool, but if you don't smile, the shots will be too cold to watch! You're not acting as assassins! Let's do it again! Smile warmly and brightly! Smile!"

"Cut! Xiong Caiwei, I told you to laugh heartily, not to laugh like an idiot! How are you laughing? Smile naturally!"

"Cut! Yuan An'er, I told you not to laugh, what are you laughing at again?"

"Cut! Elan, watch your posture, stand up straight, I didn't tell you to stand at ease."

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The three girls initially had a lot of fun filming, but gradually, they stopped being happy.

Work and hobbies are really different.

When you're shopping, who cares about smiling, how you stand, how you walk, or what pose you strike? But you do need to be careful when you're working!

Yuan An'er was alright; she just needed to remember to keep a blank expression. Yi Lan was more free to express herself neutrally. The most difficult one was Xiong Caiwei; she had to keep smiling, and each shot had to show a different smile.

"Cut! Xiong Caiwei, smile even wider!"

A smile that's too big makes you look like a fool; a smile that's not big enough makes you seem unenthusiastic.

Xiong Caiwei's face was so stiff from smiling that it took several takes to get a few seconds of footage right.

Unfortunately, there were many of these few-second shots, each with a different pose and a different smile. After one shot, Xiong Caiwei hurriedly rubbed her face with her hands.

"Caiwei, you've had a long day," Yuan An'er said sympathetically, handing her a glass of water.

Xiong Caiwei took a sip of water and felt a little better. She sighed, "I probably won't be able to finish filming today or tomorrow."

This storyline, designed to showcase fashion and the charm of Baogang, features numerous costumes and backdrops. In other words, after filming today's mall scenes, they will be shooting at some of Baogang's famous tourist attractions and landmarks, each location featuring a few seconds of footage.

Xiong Caiwei cupped her face and rubbed it in front of her reflection in the mirror.

Fortunately, I learned some lessons yesterday, which made filming go more smoothly today. Even though the director kept calling "cut," his satisfaction was undeniable after the first shot was completed. And Hu Xiaoxiao, standing next to the director, also looked quite pleased.

Looking at herself in the mirror, Xiong Caiwei secretly cheered herself on: For the dream of becoming a star, Xiong Caiwei, keep going!

She worked the hardest on these shots, but she believes that her performance in the film is also the best.

The scene in the shopping mall took a whole day to film, but it's finally finished. My role isn't big, less than five minutes in the film, but there were many camera cuts and I changed clothes five or six times, so it took a lot of time.

There are also six or seven sets of shots, which require constant location changes and almost running all over Baogang, so it will take two days to film.

After wrapping up, everyone started packing up their things, and Hu Xiaoxiao was discussing today's filming with Jia Zhendong.

This is the first time Hu Xiaoxiao has incorporated fashion into a film, departing from the market trend where movies primarily focus on pleasing male audiences. Films with a strong fashion sense often appeal to female viewers, especially the actors' outfits, which can inspire admiration and imitation among female viewers.

In this respect, Europe and America do it better. They put a lot of effort into the costumes and styling of the actresses, which led to the films being imitated in various countries after their release, thus playing a leading role in global trends. European and American culture also influences the world through film and music.

Hu Xiaoxiao believes that Baogang should do the same. Instead of always imitating Europe and America, it should try to let other countries see Baogang's unique fashion and the charm of the city.

But Hu Xiaoxiao also knew that Baogang was too small, making it difficult to realize many of her ideals. Baogang also lacked a large enough market to support her ideals. She should look for a more suitable and larger market to realize her ideals.

However, one must take things one step at a time. Let's start now, gradually incorporating our own thoughts into the film. Experience requires years of accumulation, and this is the beginning, the starting point for that accumulation.

Jia Zhendong carefully put the film reels away, placed them in a box, and locked them up. "The scenes to be filmed in the next few days will have a very distinctive Hong Kong style. Although new attempts will encounter many unpredictable difficulties, how will we know which path will work and which will not if we don't try?"

Jia Zhendong is also a director with many ideas, so he can understand his boss who has ideas.

Moreover, Hu Xiaoxiao has always respected his ideas and discussed everything with him. They would only film if everyone thought it was feasible, and she would not interfere with the work of the director and screenwriter on her own.

"Director Jia, thank you for your hard work tomorrow." Hu Xiaoxiao has to go to the recording studio to record a song tomorrow and won't be able to join the crew. And since the director is already doing a good job, it doesn't matter whether she's there or not if she doesn't have any scenes.

After reviewing the schedule for the next two days, the director said, "No problem, Sister Xiao, you go ahead with your work, I'll take care of it."

One of the iconic locations photographed on the second day was the Po Kong Chinese Theatre.

Before the advent of movies and television, the entertainment for the people of Baogang was going to the opera house to listen to operas. The most popular operas were Cantonese opera and Chaozhou opera, as well as some famous Huangmei operas.

Even now, some elderly people still enjoy listening to traditional opera. Hu Xiaoxiao performed two opera pieces at a cultural event held in Dafang Community last time, which were very popular with the older generation.

Although traditional opera has declined due to the impact of movies and television, the Baogang Opera House remains a cherished memory for many. This opera house carries a rich historical and cultural heritage and is very characteristic of Baogang. Therefore, the production team included the Baogang Opera House in the filming background.

To match the background style, today's outfits and costumes incorporate some ethnic elements. After changing into their clothes and getting styled, the three girls arrived at the entrance of the Baogang Opera House.

The photographer had already set up his equipment, and the director was explaining the scene to the three girls, showing them how to walk in front of the opera house. How to harmoniously portray the old opera house, the lively young girls, and the fashionable costumes? Jia Zhendong carefully explained the scene to the three girls.

After the three girls understood, they began filming.

As the most lively of the three, Xiong Caiwei walked and skipped with a smile after the director yelled "action." She turned back to smile at the two girls, then turned back again, her smile bright and cheerful, like a blooming sunflower.

Xiong Caiwei was walking and skipping along, almost finishing the shoot, when suddenly a firecracker was thrown at her feet with a loud bang, startling her so much that she stumbled.